China's paper making enterprises go to sea, new situation and new response

On the one hand, with the recovery of the global economy, the demand for paper and paper products in the international market continues to increase, providing a broad market space for Chinese paper enterprises; On the other hand, the intensification of competition in the domestic market and overcapacity have also prompted papermaking enterprises to actively seek the development of overseas markets.

How does the value of exports change?

According to the "China Paper Industry 2023 Annual Report" released by the China Paper Association and the data released by the General Administration of Customs, in 2023, China exported a total of 14.9648 million tons of paper and cardboard, pulp, waste paper and paper products, an increase of 8.23% over the previous year, earning 32.263 billion US dollars in foreign exchange.

The overseas layout of enterprises has accelerated

Paper giants accelerate their international presence: Nine Dragons Paper has entered Vietnam, the United States and Malaysia since 2008; Sun Paper implements "integration of forest, pulp and paper" in Laos; Shanying International has a stake in Nordic Paper and a controlling stake in Phoenix Paper in the United States; Vinda Group joined RGE after building its ASEAN headquarters in Malaysia, and Huatai Paper also plans to set up a joint venture in Vietnam to purchase woodchips and make its own pulp.

Enterprises are facing challenges in "going global"

Future Prospects Through years of exploration and practice, Chinese paper enterprises have successfully opened the door to overseas markets by establishing overseas branches, merging overseas production capacity, and establishing joint ventures with foreign companies, and set an example for the international development of China's paper industry. Looking ahead, Chinese paper companies also need to pay close attention to the dynamics and changes of the international market, and adjust their overseas strategies in a timely manner to cope with various challenges and opportunities.